Jen Arvin

“Don’t let what you can’t do interfere with what you can do.”

Jen Arvin serves as the Volunteer Program Manager for Think Big for Kids, bringing over a decade of experience in child advocacy, volunteer engagement, and program development. Prior to joining the organization, she worked as a Certified Child Advocacy Manager with the Guardian ad Litem Office, where she oversaw a dedicated team of volunteers and was responsible for the safety and well-being of more than 600 children during her tenure.

Her work has focused on trauma-informed care, strategic policy development, and enhancing volunteer onboarding, training, and family support systems. Jen continues to volunteer with the Guardian ad Litem Office and has served as both a volunteer and Board Member for several Heart Galleries across the Tampa Bay area. She and her husband have also led children’s ministry initiatives within underserved housing communities.

Jen earned her Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from the University of North Dakota and holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Psychology from Florida State University. A proud Florida native, she enjoys traveling the world with her husband of 10 years—especially in search of great food and new adventures.